VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A beach ramp toll booth attendant was killed Monday after a pickup truck hit a toll booth in Daytona Beach Shores and continued into the ocean, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies said the crash happened around 12:40 p.m. at the Dunlawton Avenue beach access ramp.
According to the sheriff’s office, a pickup truck traveling eastbound on Dunlawton Avenue hit a beach ramp toll booth with a toll attendant inside.
After hitting the booth, the truck continued onto the beach and into the ocean, deputies said.
Despite rescue efforts at the scene, the toll attendant did not survive her injuries.
The sheriff’s office said the driver has been detained while a crash investigation continues.
Investigators have not said what led up to the crash.
The Dunlawton beach access ramp will remain closed until further notice.
“The Sheriff’s Office sends sincere condolences to the victim’s family, friends and coworkers following this tragic loss of life,” the agency said.
Channel 9 has a crew at the scene and will provide updates as more information becomes available.
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